This is traditional pilgrim's swim around a wooden cross, which marks the exploit of the Russian Orthodox Church St. Antony Dymsky in Dymskoye lake. The saint, who lived in this place in the 13th cent

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This is a very strong photo. The position of the cross, the heaviness of the clouds, the expression on the man's face, all convey a powerful sense of mood. I like it a lot.

A beautifully composed shot with lovely colour and light. The descriptive comment really helps the viewer to understand the picture.

This is a great shot! The colour does the focus...

T400 CN is may not 100% correct ;-)

I tryed a crop with just the man and the kid and some reflections in the water - should be not too bad - but my paintshop knowlege is not that fine and I did not invest time...

Yes, it is very interesting. We have a similar tradition.

It is during the winter! The priest is throwing a wooden cross

in a river or a lake and young people rush in the water and compete to take it out.

Nice scene and good work,Olia. 6/7. Blago

 

Stunning - caught myself staring at this for quite awhile. Finishing this comment up so I can stare some more.